Passport Office cautions against fake websites

In an official handout, the Passport Office said that some applicants applying for passport online have observed and informed their office that some fictitious and fake website have been opened, where applicants are made to their details and make online payments and are losing their money.

Regional Passport Officer Srinagar today informed all applicants applying for the passport to apply online only on registered passport website www.passportindia.gov.in while cautioning against any fake website.

In an official handout, the Passport Office said that some applicants applying for passport online have observed and informed their office that some fictitious and fake website have been opened, where applicants are made to update their details and make online payments and are losing their money.

It informed that passport fee for fresh /re-issue normal passport is Rs 1500 and for lost/damage fee is Rs 3000 only.